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ilse
For giving coding agents UI change requests: click to annotate, then send directly to the agent
What is ilse
ilse lets you request UI changes from coding agents by clicking on elements to annotate them and sending the annotations directly to the agent. The core is free under the PolyForm Shield license; Pro is on presale for a one-time US$49 (regularly US$79), including 12 months of updates, with delivery before 2026-11-30.
How to use
- Have a React project running locally (Next.js, Vite, CRA, Remix, Astro) and an AI coding agent installed and logged in: Claude Code, Codex, Cursor CLI or Gemini CLI.
- In your project folder, run npx ilse-design@latest;
- Ilse starts your dev server and opens the app at its usual address with the toolbar on top.
- On first run, choose how annotations reach your agent (automatic, MCP or clipboard) and where Ilse opens.
- Click an element, adjust it in the panel or write what should change, then press Run.
- Changes that map to a Tailwind class are applied without AI;
- the rest goes to your agent, which edits the code in your repo.
- Press ⌘Z to undo any change.
Use cases
- Refining the UI of an existing React app directly in the browser Pointing at elements and sending precise, code-located change requests to a coding agent Tweaking spacing, typography, colors and layout visually Testing user flows in the real app (Pro test mode) Documenting your design system tokens and components for agents
FAQ
Is Ilse really free?
Yes, and what's free never becomes paid. The license is PolyForm Shield: use it freely, including at work; just don't turn it into a competing product.
Does my code leave my machine?
No. Ilse runs locally and uses the agent you already have. It stores no keys and sends your code to no server.
Which agent do I need?
Claude Code, Codex, Cursor CLI, Gemini CLI — or any agent that speaks MCP.
How does Pro work?
Pro is Ilse's test mode (report, journeys, consistency, memory) plus the Library's hands: dragging components onto the page, their copies, and taking your design system to other tools. One-time purchase with 12 months of updates. When that ends, you keep using the version you have; renew if you want the new ones.
What if journeys are late?
If journeys don't ship by November 2026, I refund you.
Price from official sources
Freemium
- Free：Ilse is free to use (PolyForm Shield license);
- what is free never becomes paid.
- Ilse Pro founder pre-sale: US$49 (regular US$79), one-time payment for the first 10 founders, with 12 months of updates counted from Pro's launch and renewals locked at the founder price.
- Refund if Pro does not ship as promised.
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Source: ilse.design · Info as of Nov 2, 2026
Company
- Name
- Iverson Dantas
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